Recently, THQ dropped a lawsuit on Activision Blizzard over the box art for the upcoming and sure to be a smash hit title,SCORE International Baja 1000. THQ is contending that Activision Blizzard used artwork that was “virtually identical” to their own title,Baja: Edge of Control.
As one can plainly see, the dirt, dust, car, off-road action truck, and gravel are all similarly placed. Activision Blizzard has yet to publicly respond to the allegations, but one would imagine that they would begin by mentioning that the red car obviously has a grill, and the blue truck looksway coolerin their very original box art.
Honestly, is there any other way to portray an off-road racer? I suppose the box art could just consist of two bored looking teenagers questioning their on-the-spot GameStop purchase, but that doesn’t necessarily indicate dirt or large cars. Perhaps Activision Blizzard could send a letter of apology along with a fewWorld of Warcraftlifetime memberships to THQ’s legal department. That could clear this mess up quickly.
[viaGamasutra]
